22nd Mar 2011 07:00
Press release | 22 March 2011 |
VPhase plc
("VPhase" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
VPhase plc, (AIM:VPHA), a leading developer of energy saving products for residential and commercial properties,is pleased to announce that Duncan Sedgwick has agreed to join the Board as a Non-Executive Director, his appointment will be effective from 1 April 2011.
Duncan has worked in the electricity sector for over 37 years holding various operational, strategic and financial positions at Midlands Electricity, East Midlands Electricity plc, Powergen UK plc, E.ON UK and Secure Electrans. His role at E.ON saw him lead a major change programme throughout the UK business implementing major cultural and operational changes.
In 2003, he was approached to become Chief Executive of the Energy Retail Association which helped to improve the sector profile by delivering major operational performance improvements in the areas of selling, customer transfer, billing and general service issues.
In addition to VPhase, Duncan has a number of strategic roles in the global energy and utilities sectors.
Vanda Murray OBE, Non-executive Chairman of VPhase stated: "We are pleased to welcome Duncan to our board, particularly as he has such a strong understanding and experience of the operational aspects of the utilities sector. As VPhase continues to expand, Duncan's help and advice will be invaluable to the growth of the business."
Duncan Roy Sedgwick, aged 55, is a director/partner or has been a director/partner of the following companies/partnerships during the previous five years:
Current Directorships and Partnerships:
Gateway Management Solutions Limited |
Directorships and Partnerships held in the last five years:
Nviro Cleantech Ltd Energy Retail Association Association of Energy Suppliers Energysure Limited The Ombudsman Service Limited |
Save for the information disclosed above there is no other information falling to be disclosed on Mr Sedgwick under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.
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For further information:
VPhase plc | |
Rick Smith, Chief Executive Officer | +44 (0) 151 348 2100 |
www.vphase.co.uk |
Ambrian Partners Limited | +44 (0) 20 7634 4700 |
Andrew Craig / Ben Wright, NOMAD | www.ambrian.com |
Media enquiries
Abchurch Communications Limited | +44 (0) 20 7398 7712 |
Sarah Hollins / Joanne Shears / Ashleigh Lezard | |
www.abchurch-group.com |
Notes to Editors:
VPhase plc provides a product that reduces the energy consumption of many domestic electrical appliances.
The VPhase device:
·; attaches to the consumer unit (fuse box) and regulates the voltage to 220 volts;
·; is low cost, with a payback of under 5 years;
·; easy to fit by a qualified electrician;
·; saves money from the moment of installation, with no need for behavioural changes;
·; enables many appliances to work more efficiently; and
·; reduces electricity usage and carbon emissions.
Independently verified tests by VPhase have demonstrated that the product can typically save around 10% of the electricity across a range of domestic products including fridges, freezers, central heating pumps, televisions and other items, even 'energy-saving' light bulbs. This should equate to savings for the typical homeowner of between £40 and £135 per annum.
In addition, there is evidence that the life of electrical appliances can be extended by the use of this product; light bulbs, in particular, have demonstrated at least two times longer life when on a circuit managed by the voltage optimisation product as compared to those without the product.
www.vphase.co.uk
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